Thursday, September 15, 2011

Marathon Cake

FINISH STRONG-MARATHON CAKE

My dear co-worker/friend/running buddy

made this delicious treat for us and it was.....

SO DELICIOUS!

Long Run Cake

from the kitchen of Gesine Bullock-Prado

Gesine Bullock-Prado's mini-loaves are gluten-free and contain no added fat, making them ideal fuel before a long run.For the cake1 cup organic apple-sauce1 15.5-ounce can black beans, drained1 ½ cups oat flour1 cup cocoa powder (try Cacao Barry Extra Brute)2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 cup agave syrup2 eggs¼ cup coffee1 teaspoon vanillaFor the frosting (optional)2 8-ounce packages organic cream cheese¼ cup agave syrup¼ cup organic, natural-style, creamy peanut butterPinch of saltFor the cakePreheat oven to 350°F. In a food processor, blend the applesauce and beans. In a bowl, whisk the oat flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. In the bowl of an electric mixer, whisk the agave syrup and eggs until light and foamy. Reduce mixer speed to medium slow and pour in coffee; mix until combined. Add bean-and-applesauce mixture and vanilla to the egg mixture. Beat until combined. Add oat-cocoa mixture all at once. Beat on low until just moist, then increase speed and beat until smooth, 30 seconds. Divide batter among 12 greased mini-loaves (the batter should reach ¾ of the way up the loaf pan). Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cake springs back when poked. Makes 12 loaves.For the frostingIn a clean bowl of an electric mixer fit with the paddle attachment, beat together the cream cheese, agave, peanut butter, and pinch salt until smooth. If the mixture is too soupy, refrigerate until firm, about one hour. Divide the frosting among the loaves, spreading with a small offset spatula or the back of a small teaspoon.CALORIES PER LOAF (NO FROSTING) 186; CARBS: 38 G; FIBER: 4 G; PROTEIN: 4 G; FAT: 2 G

1 comment:

I LOVE you! Did you REALLY think it was so delicious? I really did like it, but you can't really think of it as CAKE. For Clif Bar eaters, it tasted like a Chocolate Almond bar. When I make it again, I'm going to use your icing recipe! =)